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Retained CVC in pediatric patients

"This review analyzes existing literature and clinical experience to highlight mechanisms of catheter adherence and embolization, with a focus on pediatric-specific challenges" Gismondi et al (2026).

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Review of the need for bed rest after CVC removal

"According to numerous evidence-based articles and procedures, bed rest is recommended after central venous catheter, femoral arterial catheter, femoral intra-aortic balloon pump, or femoral cardiac catheterization sheath removal" Miller (2026).

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Review of blood culture diversion devices

"Blood culture diversion (BCD), particularly via blood culture diversion devices (BCDDs), has emerged as a promising strategy to reduce BCC. BCDDs divert initial blood flow likely contaminated with skin flora, thereby improving diagnostic accuracy" Otter et al (2026).

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Vascular access in neonates and children

"In this manuscript, we describe alternative approaches for establishing vascular access in pediatric patients, especially those with conditions that contraindicate conventional access methods" Drucker et al (2026).

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Intravenous electrolyte replacement for critically ill oncology patients

"The intensive care unit intravenous order set adherence rate revealed issues with administration of potassium, magnesium, and phosphate. In response, the interprofessional intensive care unit team implemented an electronic health record feature that displays the most recent electrolyte laboratory result for nurse review before electrolyte administration" England et al (2026).

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Review of enhanced thermoelectric element tourniquet – Full Text

"This study aimed to evaluate the effects of cryotherapy and thermotherapy using the Enhanced Thermoelectric Element Tourniquet (E-TEET) a device equipped with a temperature-controlled plate and wireless charging on pain, stress, and patient satisfaction during intravenous catheterization" Kim et al (2026).

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Unplanned PICC removal

"Unplanned extubation of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC-UE) is a prevalent complication with a high incidence rate and significant adverse effects" Hu et al (2026).

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